Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pinetorum
ID:
964683

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Small) G.L.Webster

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 48: 403 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000964021



Common Names

  • Pinetorum Spurge
  • Ribbon Spurge
  • Thick-Stemmed Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia pinetorum (also called Pine Spurge, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial herb native to South Africa. It grows in rocky outcrops and dry grasslands. It has a single stem with a rosette of fleshy, ovate leaves and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia pinetorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia pinetorum has small, yellow-green flowers and produces small, three-sided seeds. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and are covered in small hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia pinetorum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Euphorbia pinetorum

Euphorbia pinetorum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including in Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Species in the Euphorbia genus

Euphorbia abdulghafooriana, Euphorbia acanthodes, Euphorbia borealis, Euphorbia calcarata, Euphorbia coalcomanensis, Euphorbia colligata, Euphorbia conzattii, Euphorbia cymbifera, Euphorbia cyri, Euphorbia diazlunana, Euphorbia dressleri, Euphorbia finkii, Euphorbia lomelii, Euphorbia meuselii, Euphorbia nocens, Euphorbia patentispina, Euphorbia peritropoides, Euphorbia personata, Euphorbia randrianijohanyi, Euphorbia rauhii, Euphorbia razafindratsirae, Euphorbia rosescens, Euphorbia tehuacana, Euphorbia trialata, Euphorbia ammophila, Euphorbia densispina, Euphorbia derickii, Euphorbia einensis, Euphorbia frankii, Euphorbia godana, Euphorbia hamaderoensis, Euphorbia bianoensis, Euphorbia biselegans, Euphorbia bisellenbeckii, Euphorbia bisglobosa, Euphorbia bodenghieniae, Euphorbia burkartii, Euphorbia calderoniae, Euphorbia catenata, Euphorbia chevalieri, Euphorbia clarae, Euphorbia crenata, Euphorbia cupricola, Euphorbia descampsii, Euphorbia dilunguensis, Euphorbia discoidea, Euphorbia echinulata, Euphorbia erythrocucullata, Euphorbia fernandez-lopezii, Euphorbia filiformis,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
Grady Webster (1927-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Webster' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:101857-2: Based on the initial data import